Greenwich sees Royal Navy warship HMS Somerset berth near Cutty Sark
A Royal Navy warship has been moored off Greenwich as HMS Somserset paid a visit to the town.
The ship has berthed near the Cutty Sark and Thames Clipper pier. Greenwich Mayor David Gardner welcomed the Commander to the Town hall.
HMS Somerset is a Class 23 frigate Commanded by Commander Matt Millyard and dates from 2005.
She has a crew of more than 175 Officers and Ratings from the UK and Commonwealth, and was launched in June 1994. She’s due to be withdrawn in spring 2027.
Greenwich sees warships berth of a semi-frequent basis, with Dutch ships seen quite often in recent years. In 2022 the Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond also paid a visit.
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